Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker talks about some exciting developments for the website… Sometimes it may appear to be quiet on the face of things – but that doesn’t necessarily mean nothing is happening behind the scenes! It has admittedly been a quiet few weeks for Aycliffe Today, but I’ve been busy working on a couple of...

Tom Warke reviews his Album of the Week, Jason Mraz’s Love Is a Four Letter Word… American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, was born in Mechanicsville, Virginia in 1977. From Czech decent through his grandfather, Mraz had a keen interest in music from an early age. In 2001 he released a live acoustic album, ‘Live at Java Joes’,...

By Paul McGeary The curtain fell on Newton Aycliffe’s season in the worst possible way as they crashed to a 4-2 reverse at home to their rivals Shildon. Former Newtonians’ striker Ben Wood opened the scoring with his sixth goal for the Railwaymen following his February move between the sides and Billy Greulish-Smith doubled the...

Two councillors have put their political views to one side to do their bit for the planet! Durham County Councillors Joan Gray (Labour) and Paul Gittins (Independent) have joined forces to help fund £12,000 solar panels for the Agnew Community Centre. Cllr Gittins and Gray have allocated £4,000 each from their neighbourhood budgets,...

Our resident North-East football expert has cast his opinion on the games around the region this weekend. Try our feedback button, and see if you can beat him! Aston Villa v Sunderland Premier League, Saturday (3pm) Both sides may appear to have little to play for, and in Sunderland’s case that may ring truer than Villa’s who will...

Aycliffe’s top tipster shares his two top tips of the day, as he takes on the bookmakers... Racing 3.25, Ayr – Scottish Grand National WALKON each-way. 28/1 with LADBROKES One week from England’s showcase race, attention turns north of the border for the Scottish Grand National. There may be 15 less runners than it’s Aintree...

Aycliffe Youth Centre's management committee are hosting a Showcase of many of the acts from the hugely successful Aycliffe’s Got Talent. Some of the judges who had the arduous task of choosing the winner will also be taking part in the event. The showcase will take place at the youth centre on Saturday 5th May (4pm). To order your...

Chelsea goalkeeper and Newtonian Ross Turnbull writes an exclusive blog for Aycliffe Today… Hi and thanks for reading my latest blog on Aycliffe Today! It's been a little over a month since my last entry, so there's plenty to tell you about. I took the wife to the Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham, and what...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe manager Allan Oliver is looking to end the club’s season on a high as local rivals Shildon visit Moore Lane Park on Saturday. Aycliffe have recorded back-to-back victories in their last two outings, and Oliver is hoping his side can end their inaugural first division campaign with nine points from a...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motoryclist suffered fatal injuries when he came off his machine on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland yesterday afternoon. The victim was 48-year-old Les Ballard, of Barrington Meadows in Bishop Auckland. A father of two, he worked at the Fablink engineering site in Evenwood and was on his way home...